Van Gorder Elementary

Summary:

Van Gorder Elementary is a public elementary school located in Sparks, Nevada, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 604 students. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5th out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Van Gorder Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nevada, with strong academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, 59.9% of Van Gorder students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 33.9% for Washoe County and 32.6% for Nevada. The school's performance is particularly impressive in Reading, with 62.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 41.1% for Washoe County and 41.3% for Nevada. Van Gorder also stands out in Science, with 23.5% of students proficient or better, compared to 27.5% for Washoe County and 25.1% for Nevada.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Marvin Moss Elementary, Miguel Sepulveda Elementary, and Virginia Palmer Elementary, Van Gorder stands out with its consistently higher academic performance and lower student-teacher ratio of 17.2 in 2022-2023. The school's higher per-student spending of $10,011 in 2021-2022 may also contribute to its success in providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7650 Campello Drive
       Sparks, NV  89436


(775) 425-7722

District: Washoe County

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,011 Help


Students who attend Van Gorder Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yvonne Shaw Middle School
High:    Spanish Springs High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  604

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.9%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.1% Help


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Compare Details Van Gorder Elementary ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 13th among 63 ranked elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.9%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Van Gorder Elementary is 17.2, which is the 32nd best among 63 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Van Gorder Elementary is $10,011. 52 elementary schools in the Washoe County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Van Gorder Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washoe County:

SchoolDigger ranks Washoe County 5th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Van Gorder Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 77.97 42nd 246 82.9%
2008 83.21 28th 294 90.5%
2009 73.57 57th 292 80.5%
2010 83.26 29th 300 90.3%
2011 93.49 10th 318 96.9%
2012 90.00 17th 328 94.8%
2013 92.49 18th 330 94.5%
2014 93.38 11th 332 96.7%
2016 89.56 31st 347 91.1%
2017 91.94 27th 351 92.3%
2018 94.27 19th 341 94.4%
2019 90.65 31st 388 92.0%
2021 93.22 16th 324 95.1%
2022 93.56 21st 380 94.5%
2023 88.49 32nd 384 91.7%
2024 81.42 57th 377 84.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.60 44th 74 40.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.75 22nd 227 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.46 66th 321 79.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.05 29th 330 91.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.31 10th 332 97.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 45th 308 85.4%
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Rank History for White students at Van Gorder Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.13 15th 247 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Van Gorder Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 487 7 16 27 8 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 647 17 19 44 10 n/a n/a 0 737
2003 647 17 19 44 10 n/a n/a 0 737
2004 760 19 29 64 13 n/a n/a 0 885
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 987 987
2006 839 30 57 102 11 n/a n/a 0 1039
2007 694 30 41 66 6 n/a n/a 0 837
2008 660 26 41 65 7 n/a n/a 0 799
2009 647 19 36 75 10 n/a n/a 0 787
2010 611 23 37 74 10 n/a n/a 0 755
2011 651 19 30 121 8 4 50 0 883
2012 677 19 34 105 5 2 48 0 890
2013 609 12 34 111 3 3 62 0 834
2014 582 10 32 120 3 5 70 0 822
2015 563 11 28 109 4 2 72 0 789
2016 552 12 28 114 3 3 79 0 791
2017 562 16 27 114 3 2 73 0 797
2018 567 22 33 129 4 1 79 0 835
2019 596 24 28 147 6 3 89 0 893
2020 527 12 17 139 7 1 82 0 785
2021 403 11 18 111 7 2 60 0 612
2022 416 14 12 104 7 4 58 0 615
2023 392 11 17 123 6 3 52 0 604

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Van Gorder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 545 26.0 21.0 7.3
2002 737 39.0 18.9 5.6
2003 737 39.0 18.9 5.6
2004 885 45.3 19.5 3.6
2005 987 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1039 51.0 20.4 n/a
2007 837 41.5 20.2 n/a
2008 799 39.5 20.2 3.4
2009 787 38.5 20.4 4.1
2010 755 38.0 19.8 6.1
2011 883 43.0 20.5 9.9
2012 890 42.0 21.1 8
2013 834 41.5 20.0 8.5
2014 822 39.0 21.0 9.7
2015 789 38.0 20.7 11
2016 791 36.0 21.9 11.4
2017 797 43.0 18.5 10.5
2018 835 44.0 18.9 9.5
2019 893 41.0 21.7 12.5
2020 785 43.0 18.2 13.1
2021 612 40.0 15.3 15.2
2022 615 n/a n/a 14.6
2023 604 35.0 17.2 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Van Gorder Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 545 26.0 21.0 7.3
2002 737 39.0 18.9 5.6
2003 737 39.0 18.9 5.6
2004 885 45.3 19.5 3.6
2005 987 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1039 51.0 20.4 n/a
2007 837 41.5 20.2 n/a
2008 799 39.5 20.2 3.4
2009 787 38.5 20.4 4.1
2010 755 38.0 19.8 6.1
2011 883 43.0 20.5 9.9
2012 890 42.0 21.1 8
2013 834 41.5 20.0 8.5
2014 822 39.0 21.0 9.7
2015 789 38.0 20.7 11
2016 791 36.0 21.9 11.4
2017 797 43.0 18.5 10.5
2018 835 44.0 18.9 9.5
2019 893 41.0 21.7 12.5
2020 785 43.0 18.2 13.1
2021 612 40.0 15.3 15.2
2022 615 n/a n/a 14.6
2023 604 35.0 17.2 15.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Van Gorder Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $213 (2.9%) $7,140 (97.1%) $7,354
2020 $242 (2.9%) $8,090 (97.1%) $8,332
2021 $504 (5.1%) $9,353 (94.9%) $9,857
2022 $595 (5.9%) $9,416 (94.1%) $10,011

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Van Gorder Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 31st of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 32nd of 384 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Gorder Elementary)73.972.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)47.843.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Van Gorder Elementary)49.661.1
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Washoe County)44.540.8
 3.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Gorder Elementary)74.855.2
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)45.441.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Van Gorder Elementary)77.554.2
 23.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Washoe County)47.942.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Van Gorder Elementary)76.554.9
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washoe County)38.534.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Van Gorder Elementary)88.873.5
 15.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Washoe County)49.645.6
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Van Gorder Elementary)43.142.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washoe County)28.723
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Van Gorder Elementary)72.660.5
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Washoe County)40.833.6
 7.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Van Gorder Elementary)71.563.5
 8%
   All Grades Reading (Washoe County)49.341.2
 8.1%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Van Gorder Elementary)43.142.5
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Washoe County)36.429.5
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students893604
 32.4%
African American2411
 54.2%
American Indian66
Asian2817
 39.3%
Hispanic147123
 16.3%
Pacific Islander33
White596392
 34.2%
Two or More Races8952
 41.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.5%15.1%
 2.5%


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Van Gorder Elementary ranks 57th of 377 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Van Gorder Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yvonne Shaw Middle School
High : Spanish Springs High School

Students at Van Gorder Elementary are 65% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 604 students attended Van Gorder Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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